CULTIC

Mastercraft. Level design is top notch. Weapons feel satisfying. Ammo economy makes it hard to focus on just one weapon. Had a lot of fun with it. I think Chapter 1 is a bit stronger than Chapter 2, but they're excellent as a package.

Gamepad users: Sensitivity X: 62 Sensitivity Y: 47 Aim Accel: 20 Deadzone scale: 25 Aim assist: ON Strengh: 20 Magnetism: 20 Swap LB/RB bindings.

This game is the biggest contradiction to the saying, "They don't make them like they used to." This is probably one of the best games I've ever played in my life. I cannot recommend this game enough if you like games like Resident Evil and Blood.

It's just worse Blood. All the cool weapons like the voodoo doll, tesla cannon, and life leech have either been removed, or replaced with more generic variants (hatchet instead of pitchfork, flamethrower instead of aerosol can). The dynamite's here, but it's worse because it doesn't scatter enemies. The main enemies are cultists but they're more generic with this terrible voice filter put on them, and most of their lines are grunts instead of Blood's cultists speaking mainly Latin. There are other similar complaints with the levels, and the gunplay, but I want to emphasize the pitch for indie is smaller teams allow for more creative games. Why is this incredibly ugly pixel filter automatically on? If it's to make Cultic stand out, that could've been done by making a unique game. The one big thing that makes Cultic stand out is it's more story-heavy, but the story's primarily told through boring codex entries by other people. In Blood, YOU are Caleb, one of the coolest, most charismatic FPS protagonists. In Cultic, YOU are a loser.

There is so much excellence on display in CULTIC. It is a modern day classic and ONE OF THE BEST BOOMER SHOOTERS I have ever played! Above all else, I consider level design to be one of, if not the most important element in a game like CULTIC, and it does not miss. Chapter 1's LEVEL DESIGN is MASTERFUL. It strikes a great balance between maze like design, and more open areas too. Secrets are satisfying to figure out and the levels are paced well too. They feel like levels crafted by someone who holds great reverence for classic games in the genre, levels crafted by someone who really knows what they are doing. I've seen criticism for Chapter 2's level design, and I honestly don't understand whatsoever. There is one single level that I don't love, but I do love the other 11 levels in that chapter. Amazing final boss too! I would describe the gameplay as both CHUNKY and SMOOTH. Guns feel MONSTROUS. This game may have the best headshot sound effect/feedback of any FPS I have ever played. I love the weapon roster and the simple but effective weapon upgrade system implemented. Movement is fast and smooth as hell, and features both a dash and slide mechanic that are just so fun. You can kick enemies, throw explosive barrels, light enemies ablaze with lanterns and molotovs (very reminiscent of the iconic BLOOD), pick up enemy hatchets and shields and go full melee etc. Gameplay is so freaking good. I also really love this game's TONE and ATMOSPHERE. CULTIC has plentiful high octane combat and action, but it is not afraid at all to slow down, simmer and let a SUPER CREEPY atmosphere build. There are many instances where you may go a few minutes without seeing an enemy, accompanied by a nerve wracking song, or no music at all. Which probably is even creepier. I love a properly done jump scare and CULTIC pulls them off in spades. The graphics also do a lot of heavy lifting when contributing to the atmosphere. Beautiful PS1-STYLE GRAPHICS elevate the horror. I really do love horror, and I think it would be awesome if more boomer shooters could sprinkle some terror into them at the high level of execution that CULTIC does. Enemy and sound design are excellent (aside from the heavy armored shotgun cultists, they can suck me). Difficulty options felt satisfying and fair for the most part, although the extreme difficulty can be a little unfair. There's also an excellent interlude level that bridges the story together between both chapters and it is amazing. There are a few other bonus levels and goodies as well. Idk man this game is so peak. You can easily see the heavy influence from famous boomer shooter and RESIDENT EVIL 4 and it just works so well. I can easily recommend CULTIC at full price, and especially on a discount. DO NOT SKIP CHAPTER 2!

The absolute best spiritual successor to Blood. Just a beautifully crafted and amazing piece of work.

One of my favorite Boom Shoots. Chapter 2 was a huge step down in level design and was kind of disappointing, but I'd still recommend it too